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Summer is almost here and boating season has officially arrived with the passing of Memorial Weekend last week. It's time! The Lake is calling and it's the perfect time to start enjoying your time outside and getting ready for a great summer. Firstmate Controls is all about having a great time while staying safe and organized. Check out our products to make sure your dock is ready for a great season, and read the rest of today's blog for fun lake activities the whole family can enjoy this summer. Learn to Paddle! There are a lot of ways to enjoy time on the lake in addition to spending time on the boat. One of these is to buy or rent a device that lets you take in the beauty of nature at a slower pace. Try a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard with the family. Who knows - you may love the activity so much that you make it a regular family outing!  If you fall in love with kayaking or paddleboarding, you have to check out Firstmate Controls and our Bracket Buddy ...

Boating is one of many people's favorite pastime activities. When you are enjoying a warm summer day out on the water, nothing ruins your fun like inclement weather. Storms in Missouri, like the ones that have passed through this week, often come quickly and sometimes unexpectedly. When you are out on the water and it starts to storm, there are some things you should do for your safety.  Firstmate Controls  has some tips to keep you safe during inclement weather. Check the Weather Before you use your  remote control boat lift  to take your boat out on the water for the day, check the weather before you head out. You should get an idea of what the weather is going to do all day so you can plan accordingly. Storms can be dangerous when you are on the water, especially if lightning is the in the forecast. Having a smartphone on board is a good idea in case it starts to cloud up while you out because you can quickly check the radar. Keeping a constant eye...

The sun is shining and it's a beautiful day to get out on the water! But what to do once you're there? Sure, you could just idle your way downstream and enjoy soaking up the sun. But when there are so many other activities you could be doing instead, why wouldn't you take advantage of the opportunity?  Firstmate Controls  has some great boating activities for you to try out - check them out! 1. Spend the Afternoon Fishing You already know how the fishing is at your normal go-to spot. Spend the day visiting different fishing spots, or you can simply drop anchor at a new spot to see what you can catch. You never know, you may stumble upon a sweet spot and catch some of the biggest fish you've ever caught! But even if you don't come home with anything, the day is not wasted when you get to spend time on the water casting a line. 2. Get Adventurous with Water Sports Going out on the boat doesn't have to mean just sitting on the boat. There are plenty of ad...